A celebration of his life is being planned for February 22, 2016 at The Swift, on what would have been the date of his next scheduled Stand Up Academy. Please consult The Swift site for more information as it becomes available: http://www.simonloekle.com/
Simon, who began at WBAI in 1980, is missed by colleagues and listeners who have posted their messages on his facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/simon.loekle
This post is from his ex-wife Nina Levine:
Dear Friends,
It is with infinite sadness that I tell you of Simon's passing. He left us peacefully around 1:50 am Saturday morning - the time he would have routinely arisen for As I Please.
He was remarkably alert well into Friday evening and I was able to read him all your beautiful messages of love and appreciation.
Thankfully his magnificent voice is preserved on recording. His light will shine forever.
Love to all.
~Nina
Simon Loekle was a native New Yorker, where he was known for his presentations on Joyce and other authors. His “dazibao” (large image posters) on matters Joycean have appeared in the newsletters of the James Joyce Society and are a regular feature of the James Joyce Quarterly.
Please keep tuned in or check back here for information on memorial plans as well.